How far is Lafayette, LA from Cade, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Cade, LA is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Cade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Cade.
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Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
102 m · 19 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
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Turn right onto Rue Jefferson
1668 ft · 49 sec · Rue Jefferson
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Turn right onto Johnston Street
1169 ft · 31 sec · Johnston Street
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway
154 m · 8 sec · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2549 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Take the exit slight right
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Smede Highway
33 m · 8 sec · Smede Highway
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Turn left onto R Babineaux Road
526 ft · 23 sec · R Babineaux Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · R Babineaux Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Cade.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.84 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Clear near Cade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Cade?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Broussard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Lafayette and 6.3 miles from Cade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Clear near Cade.
Stop Ideas Near Broussard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broussard.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Cade. Straight-line distance: 11.66 mi (18.76 km).
#1 Lafayette
The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.
| Population | 126,535 |
| Coordinates | 30.2240900, -92.0198400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cade
Cade is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0874200, -91.9054000 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cade (-91.9054, 30.08742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.69 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.16 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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